Brazilian markets plunge after Lula's election win

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Brazilian stocks and the currency plunged after Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in the presidential election. The Ibovespa's fall triggered a 30-minute trading suspension on the São Paulo Stock Exchange; the currency's drop was its sharpest since 1999.

WHO: Brazilian financial markets

WHAT: Brazil's currency and stocks plunged after Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in the presidential election.

WHEN: Oct 26, 2026

WHERE: Brazil

WHY: Markets fell after Lula's election victory.

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Brazilian markets plunge after Lula election win · Oct 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Brazilian markets fall sharply after Lula re-election · Oct 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET

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